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Hugh Ramapolo Masekela (4 April 1939 – 23 January 2018) [1] was a South African trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, singer and composer who was described as "the father of South African jazz ". Masekela was known for his jazz compositions and for writing well-known anti-apartheid songs such as "Soweto Blues" and "Bring Him Back Home".
The late Hugh Masekela is one of the most celebrated African composers, trumpeters & vocalists in the world. His discography includes over 40 albums, spanning a monumental 50-...
Jan 23, 2018 · Hugh Masekela, a South African trumpeter, singer and activist whose music became symbolic of the country’s anti-apartheid movement, even as he spent three decades in exile, died on Tuesday in...
May 2, 2024 · Hugh Masekela, South African trumpeter who was one of his country’s most popular instrumentalists. An outspoken opponent of apartheid, he lived in the United States, Europe, and Africa while bringing his own country’s unique rhythms and harmonies to international stages.
- John Litweiler
Jan 23, 2018 · Legendary jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading figure in the struggle to end apartheid and "the father of South African jazz", has died aged 78. In a statement, his family said he had...
Jan 26, 2018 · Hugh Masekela, the trumpeter, vocalist and anti-apartheid activist who has died in Johannesburg at the age of 78, was exposed to music from an early age.
Jan 23, 2018 · Jazz legend Hugh Masekela first picked up a trumpet in the 1950s: a time when the colour of his skin meant he was no more than a second-class citizen in his own country, South Africa. Over the...
